planked

Definition of plankednext
past tense of plank
as in plopped
to throw or set down clumsily or casually planked the carton down on the counter and left

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  • After a free drop, his wedge from an awkward lie hit the thick of a palm tree and plopped into the fairway.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • For a picturesque date that feels like you’ve been plopped onto a movie set, consider the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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  • Jordan tossed all 7 innings allowing just 2 hits while striking out 11 and walking 2.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Everything out of spring training has been promising for Cole, the 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner, who tossed a scoreless inning in his return to game action last week.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Planked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planked. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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